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Knee OA: Superior scores for pain and Lequesne Index for TENS compared to Hyaluronic acid
October 2013
Knee OA: Superior scores for pain and Lequesne Index for TENS compared to Hyaluronic acid
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections With Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation for the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Aug;94(8):1482-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Hsieh Discusses difference in the treatment of knee OA using TENS compared to Hyaluronic acid
Synopsis
54 patients with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) with silver spike electrodes (SSP) or intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections, in order to compare the success of each treatment over 3 months post-treatment. Patients were assessed for pain using the visual analog scale (VAS) and for functional disability usi...
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